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War correspondents report hardships in Japan and lumber mills halt
War correspondence from Japan highlights harsh conditions for reporters like John Fox Jr and Richard Harding Davis as they learn the language and endure tea rooms and cherry blossoms. Separately, the Northwest lumber industry shows 157 mills closed or idle awaiting a 0 cent railroad rate decision, with 1,008 mills across Pacific Northwest regions affected and a troubled market outlook despite optimism for future demand.
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